Tweaking Temp and Humidity Settings

[flybyferns]

I recently made a change in the amount of water I was keeping in my exo-terra 36"x36"x18". I wanted to create additional feeding space on the botton, as there will be 6 in here soon. The water I removed was heated.
I spent the last 3 days tweaking the temp and humidity settings. I think the size of the enclosure makes it a little tricky?
Thanks goodness the basement is 68- 72 F all year round.

I'm happy with this :
4 thermometers ( one in the soaking dish) and 2 hygrometers in various locations in the enclosure.
So maybe I'm a little compulsive ?
Persistence has paid off.



above : probe type device hanging 18" into the center of the enclosure



whoops - see description below



temp ( on the right-gold) and humidity - these are placed under a plant hanger- upper Left



this white thermometer ( upper right- on the glass)) is four inches from the screened top/under a 50 watt incandescent black light hanging from the ceiling- this reads 80F - wanted to makes sure it's not too hot here under the light



an aquarium thermometer sitting in the soaking dish-- reads 74 F -this bugs me-- it's cool - gotta work on this

any ideas on this soaking water temp ?

[John]

I think you're over thinking this but at least you're being thorough. What's your problem with the water in the soaking dish? You think it's too cold? I think it's fine, provided the rest of the terrarium is a little warmer.

[flybyferns]

John,
Your are so dependable , thanks. I am trying to be careful.

I put the water 1/2 back in when I got home from work today ( see original set-up pics).
I am going with my gut. Also, my frogs have been a little less active?

It just seemed very dry on top and cold on the bottom without the heated/filtered/covered water
( covered water- so my dumb red eyes don't flail themselves into the water and drown). It was a challenge to maintain the heat at night. The heated water 1/2 eliminates this problem completely.

The enclosure is tall. The nice moist air that rises from 1/2 water in this enclosure seems to stabilize the temp and humidity in the entire enclosure? I think this size tank is new for exo-terra. It's size, in height and width, makes it difficult to maintain consistency throuhout the entire enclosure- without all their $$ gear for lighting and heating. I have several plants in this enclosure as well. Otherwise, the tank is constructed very nicely.

Thanks again , Lynn

[BG]

I like your hygrometer. Better safe then sorry. Thats what i say.lol. I'm the same way ,besides i like gadgets.lol

[flybyferns]

Thanks George,
I'm happy with the Extech. The probe hangs into the enclosure is about 18" long.
I purchased it on Amazon. If you are interested , it would be easy to find --or I could send you the info for a purchase.
Lynn

[BG]

Auh your'e to kind. I'm good for now. thank you